Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 9

1. UCLA (CFP No. 8)

8-0 | 5-0 B1G

Last Week Ranking: 3

Movement: +2

With a commanding win over Nevada this weekend, the Bruins defense dominated, intercepting the ball on the first three drives of the game. This stat line now ties them with the most turnovers on the season with New Mexico. Though the Bruins will have to play a tougher opponent in Minnesota this week, their undefeated status should be a sign for the Golden Gophers.

The Bruins remain undefeated on the season after defeating then-No. 13 Oregon in week five. They have only one more ranked opponent on their schedule as they close out the season against USC; this puts them in an easier position for backup quarterback Ty Dieffenbach,…